The Ferry Inn, Thurso

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About the Hotel

Scrabster, Thurso, United Kingdom
Very good
7.7
/10
4.1
4.5
/5

The Ferry Inn is a 3-star hotel located in Scrabster, rated 7.7/10 on Booking.com, featuring newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms and picturesque sea views. Guests will find dining options like The Upper Deck restaurant, which specializes in local seafood and offers a terrace overlooking the harbor.

Rooms & Amenities

The Ferry Inn offers 9 newly refurbished non-smoking en-suite bedrooms, including a spacious family room with full disabled facilities. Each room features flat-screen televisions, tea/coffee making facilities, and free Wi-Fi.

Dining Options

Dining options include the renowned restaurant The Upper Deck, known for having the best cuisine in the North of Scotland, serving freshly prepared meals and locally caught seafood. Guests can also enjoy food at the comfortable lounge bar, Popeye's, which screens live sporting events.

Leisure & Nearby Attractions

Leisure activities in the area include surfing, sea angling, golfing, and water skiing. Notable attractions include the Holburn Head Lighthouse, which is just 0.5 km from the hotel, and the original Wolfburn Distillery located 2 km away.

Services & Local Area

The Ferry Inn provides convenient access to local amenities, including public bus transport via Holburn Place, which is a 9-minute walk. The hotel is situated near the old town, featuring historical sites like the Old St Peter's Church and the Caithness Horizons Museum.

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The Ferry Inn offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Family Room
2 persons
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Single Room
2 persons
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
One-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
1 Double bed
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Double Room
2 persons
1 Double bed
Shower
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Facilities

The Ferry Inn offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.4/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Smoke detectors

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
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The Ferry Inn Location

Scrabster, Thurso, United Kingdom
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Scrabster, Thurso, United Kingdom
Nearby
Lighthouse
Holburn Head Lighthouse
200 ft
Restaurants
The Upper Deck Restaurant
100 ft
At the Ferry Inn
Ferry Inn
100 ft
Restaurant
The Captain's Galley Seafood Restaurant
96.8 mi
The Harbour
Captain's Galley
96.8 mi
Restaurant
Getting around
City Centre
Thurso32 min  ·  1.6 mi
Airports
Wick John O'Groats Airport (WIC)58 min  ·  23.9 mi
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)124 min  ·  51.1 mi
Train
Scrabster Train Station2 min  ·  400 ft
Thurso Train Station34 min  ·  1.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 13:00-22:00
Check-out
from 07:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
15

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Ferry Inn from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 208 verified reviews
7.7/10
Very good
80%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.1/10
Comfort
8.2/10
Facilities
7.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Location
9.0/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
7.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 558 reviews
7.7/10
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